The Body Shop has released UK Vegan Cities Guide for Veganuary. With veganism more on the rise than ever, The Body Shop researched the top cities in the UK for veganism and found some interesting results.
After a 23-Year Ban, Animal Testing For Cosmetic Industry Could Be Reinstated in the UK
The UK has been one of the pioneering countries in abandoning animal testing for the cosmetics industry. Indeed, animal testing has been banned since 1998, well before the EU bans that took place in 2004 for “finished” cosmetic products and in 2009 for the ingredients that make up these products. This month, however, the UK authorities said they are considering the reintroduction of animal testing for ingredients used exclusively for the cosmetics industry. According to the statement, some ingredients “must be tested on animals to ensure their safety”. Dr Katy Taylor, Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at the NGO Cruelty Free International (CFI), which works for the end of animal testing, said: “The government says that even ingredients used solely in cosmetics, which have …